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Category: Kudos

Publication for Huckabee

Michael J. Huckabee, MPAS, PhD, PA-C, director of our physician assistant education program, and another professor at UNL published a research article, “Examining Intercultural Sensitivity and Competency of Physician Assistant Students,” in the current Journal of Allied Health. Congratulations, Dr. Huckabee!

Sep 24, 2012

PA Alum in the theater

Leanne Hill Carlson, a graduate of our Physician Assistant program, has the lead role in “Legally Blonde,” the musical, opening Sept. 14 at The Omaha Community Playhouse.

Sep 11, 2012

Holt presents at Science Cafe in Ohio

David Holt, program director for our Clinical Perfusion program, will be presenting at a Science Cafe in Ohio this evening. His topic is, “The Heart-Lung Machine: The Mystery, The Science, The Art.” Perhaps we can get him to do a repeat performance for us here in Omaha! 🙂 More to follow on that prospect.

Sep 4, 2012

Dr. Turman brings USA Hockey to Omaha

By Tony Lee Special to USAHockey.com The USA Warriors, a renowned non-profit that helps wounded veterans rehabilitate through hockey, was honored this summer with the Humanitarian Achievement Award at the University of Nebraska Medical Center Physical Therapy Education Graduation Breakfast. The video below is Mike Vaccaro’s inspiring keynote talk from the breakfast. Mike is a […]

Aug 29, 2012

Some sweet successes in the school

All 2012 graduates of the cytotechnology program have passed their board examinations. In order to pass you must score a 400 or higher. UNMC students had a mean score of 700! The Radiation Therapy Program graduated an excellent class of therapists on August 10th. All the graduates have gone on to successfully pass their national ARRT […]

Aug 23, 2012

PAs make trip to Canada to present diplomas

Mike Huckabee and Karen Wesche were at Base Borden just north of Toronto, Canada a few weeks ago to attend the graduation ceremonies for PAs training in the Canadian Forces military. The PA Program representatives greeted the newly enrolled Canadian PA students, and met with instructors and base leaders about the Canadian Forces PA Program. […]

Aug 23, 2012

Jana Koth receives Master’s degree

August 2012 – Jana Koth, clinical education coordinator for the Radiation Therapy program, graduated with a Master of Public Health from UNMC. The title of her capstone was “A Survey of Community Knowledge and Attitudes towards Smoke-Free Parks in Douglas County, Nebraska.” Congratulations Jana!

Aug 17, 2012

Kathy Burke finishes RAGBRAI 2012

RAGBRAI, a bike ride across Iowa, has become the longest, largest and oldest bicycle touring event in the world. Kathy Burke, PhD, rode in the 40th RAGBRAI. “I’m not sure how many riders in all,” said Dr. Burke. “I heard estimates of 14,000 registered cyclists, with many many more unregistered riders joining in for a […]

Aug 10, 2012

Sonography student featured in article

The SDMS featured sonography student Katie Friesen as their “new scan member” in the July issue of the SDMS News Wave.

Aug 10, 2012

Congratulations to the PA Program, awarded HRSA grant!

We are pleased to announce that the PA Program was awarded a HRSA Physician Assistant Training in Primary Care Grant. The PA Program submitted the grant proposal this past May, co-written with support from senior associate dean Kyle Meyer and the SAHP staff. Below is a brief look at what the grant projects involve: Objective […]

Aug 9, 2012